Speech-Language Pathology

Master of Science

Through coursework and extensive hands-on clinical experience, gain knowledge and skills to evaluate, treat, and advocate for people with communication and swallowing disorders.

Opportunities for inter-professional collaboration and practicum experiences across ages, disorders, and settings.

Individualized program based on your interests — such as to work in a medical setting, school, or developmental disabilities program — and on your educational background, to prepare you to fulfill American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certification standards.

Nazareth’s speech-language pathology graduate program is nationally accredited by ASHA’s Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. Graduates are eligible to apply for certification by ASHA, and to apply for licensing and teacher certification by the New York State Education Department.

Program Options

Traditional program (51 credits) is ideal for students with an undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders (or equivalent). Complete the program in two calendar years full-time.

Extended program (minimum 81 credits) is ideal for students with a degree from another major. This option includes taking undergraduate foundational courses. Typically completed in three calendar years full-time.

Career Information

Our graduates typically have a 100 percent pass rate on the Praxis examination.

Graduate's Perspective

"The graduate program in speech-language pathology is full of amazing opportunities in all aspects of the field, from classes to placements and even community outreach programs! The professors are always supportive, positive and encouraging. I would recommend Nazareth's graduate program to any speech-language pathology student in a heartbeat!"

What to Expect

Extensive clinical opportunities through on-campus clinics, community outreach programs, and a wide variety of external practical settings. On-campus options include Brain Injury, Language and Literacy, and Speech and Hearing clinics.

Supportive, accessible faculty members are licensed, experienced as practitioners and instructors, and have a variety of research interests.

Strong academic curriculum with a wide range of course offerings, including current topics and specialty areas. Concentrations offered in deafness and in autism.

Nazareth's new Wellness and Rehabilitation Institute opens in 2015, doubling on-campus clinic space, increasing research opportunities, and enhancing inter-professional collaboration across Nazareth's School of Health and Human Services and School of Education.

Study Abroad option: Work with deaf children and young adults in Ethiopia.